Episode Description
On this episode of Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds and Jason Connell speak with writer-director Michael Paradies Shoob and producer and story collaborator Joe Mealey about their new indie film, Road to Everywhere.
The film follows Los Angeles cab driver Jason Skyler as he takes Jake, a casino dealer returning to the Navajo Nation after 30 years, on a long-distance journey to see his grandson compete in a Native American rodeo.
Shoob and Mealey met at AFI and previously made the 1996 cab-driver ensemble Driven, which was shot and edited on film. They discuss returning to that world with Whip Hubley once again playing Skyler, their original plans involving Tony Todd, Shoob’s experiences driving a cab, the decision to use black-and-white with color flashbacks, and how low-budget flexibility helped shape several key scenes.
They also discuss the film’s unusual roadshow release, which paired screenings with live performances and Q&As featuring Grammy-winning musician and lead actor Robert Mirabal. The tour reached 26 theaters in 21 cities.
Road to Everywhere will be available September 15 on Amazon, Apple TV, and other TVOD platforms through Twin Engines Global.
00:00 Welcome and Setup
01:46 Origins of the Sequel
03:03 Casting Changes and Whip Returns
04:17 Cab Life Inspiration
07:37 Why Revisit Now
08:18 Partnership and Producing
10:29 Tech Shifts and Growth
12:10 Black and White Choice
14:16 DP and Shooting the Cab
16:26 Title Meaning and Themes
19:35 Roadshow Release Strategy
22:24 Distribution and Audience Impact
24:47 Quick Cuts Game
27:33 Final Cut and Wrap
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